Osmanthus armatus Native 'Caucasica' is a more upright-growing

'Caucasica' is a more upright-growing variety with slightly narrower leaves

The habit remains elegantly compact and conical as it matures

orange-red in autumn

renowned for its startlingly white bark

The broadly-columnar habit of this tree is most pleasing

Osmanthus armatus Native 'Caucasica' is a more upright-growingOsmanthus armatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree native to western China. It grows in rocky alpine habitats and has a dense, upright rounded, and bushy habit. It can reach heights of 12 17' and widths of 8 10', but sometimes grows up to 30' tall. It is also known as holly olive because of its spiny leaves and olive like fruits.